The impact of formal education on literacy and numeracy skills in Chilean adults: a comparative analysis with Latin American counterparts by Fernando Moncada Nahuelquín, Romualdo Ibáñez Orellana, Romualdo Ibáñez Orellana, Victor Kuperman

“…The analysis shows the impact of past and ongoing reforms in the Chilean school system and underscores the importance of addressing skill development across all educational levels for personal and professional success in contemporary society.…”
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OUT-OF-POCKET PAYMENT ON HEALTHCARE: IMPLICATION ON THE HEALTH STATUS OF WOMEN IN ENUGU STATE, SOUTH-EAST NIGERIA by IJEOMA J. OGU, IJOEMA IGWE, NGOZI I’ ARONU, LIM, MOSES MSUGHTER, OSITA KINGSLEY ODO

“…To address these challenges, policymakers are urged to consider universal health insurance coverage and reforms in the healthcare sector to alleviate financial burdens and promote healthcare equity. …”
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ISLAM AND NEO-MODERNISM IN INDONESIA: REVISITING NURCHOLISH MADJID AND ABDURRAHMAN WAHID’S THOUGHT ON CIVIL SOCIETY by Dito Alif Pratama

“…Moreover, this paper also argues that both interpretations of Islam and civil society have been constructive for Indonesia in promoting democratic reforms, strengthening the importance of the Pancasila (the five pillars) foundation and state constitution, not religious sectarianism (theocracy), thus refuting the notion that Islam is incompatible with democracy and pluralism and assisting Indonesian society in the productive synthesis of Islamic ideas and modern concepts such as democracy, liberalism, and secularism.…”
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AUTHORITARIANISM IN THE CENTRAL ASIA (AS EXEMPLIFIED BY KAZAKHSTAN) by V. V. Evseev

“…The executive branch remains the force which determines the main development trends in society. Consequently, reforms in region have superficial nature. Among the main reasons of authoritarianism, established in Central Asia, the author emphasizes on the maintenance of tribal (clan) society structure, strengthening of conservatism and influence on the part of Islam, weak civil society institutions and the formation of local elite based on old party nomenclature. …”
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Battle for Blood: Child Custody Conflicts in Divorce – Islamic vs. Customary Law by Destika Santi Putri Sarfitri, Ratih Damayanti, Rini Fidiyani, Winarsih Winarsih, Mutmainah Nur Qoiri, Jamaluddin Jamal Muhsen

“…As globalization and legal reforms push for greater adherence to human rights and child protection standards, the tension between religious and customary laws raises critical questions about the future of custody rulings. …”
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The impact of implementing electronically integrated risk-based business licensing services on service quality by Fitri Yunianto Hapsari, Dwi Putranto Riau, Sofjan Aripin

“…Future research should explore ways to increase community engagement and examine the long-term effects of these reforms on public satisfaction and business growth.…”
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Comparative Analysis of Financial Flows in the Healthcare Systems of Germany, Austria and Czechia: Opportunities for Savings and Assessing the Tax-Like Nature of Health Insurance C... by Mini, Patrick

“…Practical relevance/social implications: This study highlights the importance of tailored financial reforms to address demographic shifts and rising healthcare costs. …”
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Synergy of governance, finance, and technology for sustainable natural resource management by Md. Mominur Rahman, Md. Emran Hossain

“…The study emphasizes the importance of governance reforms to achieve sustainable resource management. …”
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CONTRIBUTION OF WOMEN TO LAND SUSTAINABILITY IN NORTH REGION OF CAMEROON : CASE STUDY OF THE LAGDO AND NGONG’S SUBDIVISIONS by JOLIE CLAIE NOUDEM, HAROLD GAEL NJOUONANG DJOMO, Chanceline NANFACK TCHATCHOUANG

“…The article concludes with the need for reforms to strengthen their position in sustainable land management. …”
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Economic diplomacy of Russia towards Venezuela: From H. Chaves to N. Maduro by K. A. Isaev

“…Indeed, liberal economic reforms carried out since 2018 were helpful for recovery from the economic crisis. …”
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Inaugural Lecture by Kabale University

“…Makara has done extensive research on governance issues: public sector reforms, constitutional-ism, election management, political parties, civil society, urban governance and local governance. …”
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Factors Influencing Recentralization of Local Government Functions in Uganda. by Biryomumeisho, Stephen, Ocan, Johnson, Adyanga, Francis Akena

“…The decentralization system of governance is perceived as one of the recent public sector reforms to improve service delivery in Uganda. It is the transfer of authority from Central to Local Governments to execute their duties to improve service delivery. …”
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Exploring the Root Causes of Low Household Income among Smallholder Farmers in Kamuli District, Busoga Region, Uganda. by Lubaale, Ronald Gideon, Ocan, Johnson, Adyanga, Francis Akena

“…The study underscored the interconnectedness of challenges faced by smallholder farmers and emphasized the need for integrated interventions involving technological innovations, institutional reforms, and climate adaptation measures. Collaboration among stakeholders was essential to implement effective solutions and promote sustainable development in agricultural communities. …”
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Role of Political Leaders in Promoting Effective Service Delivery in Central Division Kabale Municipality. by Akampurira, Allan

“…The findings highlighted the role of political leadership in promoting the availability of services in Kabale Municipality, including ensuring efficient and effective service delivery, formulating and implementing policies to guide service delivery, resource allocation, establishing systems of accountability and transparency, leading public sector reforms, and engaging citizens in decision-making processes. …”
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Barriers to Compliance with Library Standards in Ugandan Universities by Odong, Patrick, Magara, Elisam, Nabutto, Clement Lutaaya

“…These findings therefore provide a basis for further advocacy on policy formulation and institutional reforms toward improving library services in Uganda's higher education institutions.…”
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Sales Promotion and Changing Market shares of Telecom Companies. It was Carried out in Kigali City Rwanda. by Daria, Murungi

“…The study covered a time period of 20 years since 1994 considered the post genocide error where major reforms in the country have been taking place. The study used a cross sectional descriptive study design employing both qualitative and quantitative methods. …”
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Consolidating Back Office with a Shared-Services Center: by Mimoza Bogdanoska Jovanovska, Nataša Blazeska Tabakovska, Dragan Grueski

“…Considering that there is a lack of analyses based on information flow and visualization of the information-flow network at the sectorial level (before and after the reforms), this paper will add original value to scientific literature.   …”
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Ordos Mausoleum of Genghis Khan: History and Modernity by Nomin D. Tsyrenova, Chingis Ts. Tsyrenov

“…Thanks to a creative approach to the practical implementation of the course of reforms and openness in the field of culture of small peoples, the central and regional Chinese authorities were able to create a completely harmonious synthesis of Chinese and Mongolian cultural traditions, commercialize and synthesize the cultural and aesthetic-symbolic potential of the memory of the Mongol Empire and modern Chinese statehood represented by Genghis Khan and the memorial complex in his honor in Ordos, relying on regional public-private partnerships. …”
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Tracing Eponymous Word Combinations in Education and Pedagogy by Vera Budykina, Oksana Polyakova

“…They identified various semantic fields, such as “Diseases and Mental Disorders,” “Psychology and Psychological Expertise,” “Pedagogical Schools, Principles, and Educational Institutions,” “Educational Reforms,” and “Reports on Education,” among others, and provided commentary on the practicality of including eponymous terms in a dictionary of education. …”
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THE CONTENDING ISSUES AND REALITIES IN NIGERIAN FEDERALISM by BENJAMIN SHAIBUME, AONDOAKAA AFONGU IORNUMBE

“…The paper recommends that Nigeria's fiscal federalism should focus on revenue generation rather than distribution. Future reforms should encourage states to develop fiscal capacity, enabling them to control their own revenue. …”
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